Dimensions
Size comparison
Echo Dot (5th Gen)Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
| Echo Dot (5th Gen) | Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 120.4 mm | −20.4 mm |
| Width | 89 mm | 177.4 mm | −88.4 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm | 69.5 mm | +30.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Echo Dot (5th Gen) better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
Echo Dot (5th Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than Echo Dot (5th Gen)?
Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 558 g |
| Width | 89 mm | 177 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Colours | — | Grey |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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